What's in my travel make up bag

Hello!! I'll now be mid way through my Paris adventure and no doubt having an amazing time!! Here's a little sneaky look into my make up bag, enjoy!!

Face:
-Rimmel match perfection foundation
-Rimmel stay matte powder
-Rimmel wake me up concealer (why yes I do love Rimmel)
Maybelline baby skin instant pore ereaser primer
-Natural collection blush in pink cloud
-Topshop Glow highlighter

Eyes:
-L'oreal la palette nude
-Maybelline big eyes liner
-Benefit they're real push up liner
-Bare minerals lash domination mascara
-Soap and Glory Archery in hot chocolate
-Urban decay primer potion

Lips:
-Mac creme cup
-Revlon colour burst matte balm in insaisissible
-Revlon super lustrous lipstick in Fire and ice
-Nivea fruity shine cherry lip balm
-Rimmel Exaggerate full colour lip liner in east end snob

Brushes:
-Real techniques buffing brush
-Real techniques blush brush
elf professional blending eye brush

Perfume:
-Benefit laugh with me lee lee

Hope you enjoyed today's post. Watch this space for something a little bit more fashion related coming soon!

Robyn xx

Autumn Favourites

Hello!!

Today I'm running through what's really been floating my boat this Autumn. I don't actually think we're that far through Autumn yet but I feel like it's been chilly for long enough now that i can share these with you.

First thing is the Zoella Blisfull Mistfull which I have mentioned before in another post which you can read here. I've been using this every single day since I got it as it's just the perfect amount of sweetness for in the day and as it was such a bargain I don't have to worry about saving it for special occasions.

Next are a couple of lip products that I've been using loads recently. First is the Revlon colour burst matte balm in elusive insatiable. I seemed to miss the lip crayon hype from a little while ago and this is the first one I've tried but I absolutely love it. This shade is a lovely dusty, rose and although it's matte I don't find it drying at all. It also tastes really minty too which I really like.

The second is by Revlon too. This is the super lustrous lipstick in the colour Fire and Ice. If I'm honest what made me by this is that the name is very nearly a game of thrones reference (geek alert!) This shade of red is more orangey that I would normally go for but I really like it. I've either been dabbing and blending this on viviannadoesmakeup stylee or going for the full on dramatic look and I really like both.

Next are a couple of skin care items (would we class a primer as skin care?) The first one is supposed to be the Decleor hydra floral masque but like I did in my last post I have managed to take a photo of the wrong product ha! Damn those yellow bottles all looking the same! The hydra floral masque is brilliant for this time of year to help putting the moisture back in the skin that the cold weather can take out. My skin feels so soft and glowy after using this.

Next is the Maybeline baby skin primer. I've been using this every single day since I got it and it definitely helps to smooth out any the visible pores on my skin. My makeup has definitely been lasting longer since using this and as I work in avery hot spa so anything to stop my makeup from sliding off throughout the day is definitely a winner with me.

Next is the Herbal essences clearly naked dry shampoo. I've done a whole post about this one which you can read here.  but basically I absolutely love it and don't think my hair has ever smelt so fresh even after a couple of days without washing it.

 Next is the Body Shop honey mania bubble bath melt. Autumn definitely means having lots of warm baths and I've been using this almost every time. I either use it on it's own or mixed with something from Lush but either way it smells incredible and makes loads of bubbles, baths with bubbles are best!!

Next is the Topshop glow. I know a lot of people like to keep highlights for Spring/Summer but I like to have glowing skin year round. You only need a tiny amount of this one and it brightens my entire face. I only use it on my cheekbones but you could definitely use it on other areas of the face you wanted to add a bit of brightness too. It blends beautifully too so you don't end up with any cakeyness.

That's everything for today. Hope you enjoyed having a look at what I've been enjoying using recently. Keep checking back for more updates!!

Robyn xx

Top 5 blushes/bronzers

Hello!!

Continuing with my top 5 series today with my top 5 blushes and bronzers. I've combined these 2 together as I tend to avoid bronzers in the colder months and blushes are something I've only just began to experiment with recently. I'm gonna share with you the few that have really caught my eye and may have managed to convert me into a blush/bronzer fanatic!!

5. First up is the sleek blush in rose gold. This looks so beautiful in the pan and even nicer on the skin. A little definitely goes a long way with this but if applied right it gives just the right amount of shimmer and golden glow that looks amazing!

4. Next is the natural collection blush in pink cloud. This is a lovely soft pink shade which I think is lovely for spring and summer time. The consistency of the natural collection blushes are very soft which makes them very easy to blend. There are quite a few other shades from this line which I fancy trying as well, they all look very natural and wearable and at just £1.99 each I might just have to do this.

 

3. Next is the first bronzer on the list. This is the Bourjois Maxi Delight bronzer. I've found it hard to find bronzers that aren't too shimmery or orange on the skin. I know there's plenty of high end ones that meet this criteria but as I mentioned earlier, I just don't use bronzer enough to justify splurging. I purchased this one a few weeks ago and have really been enjoying using it. The colour pay off is really good without causing an accidental oompa-loompa face! There is a slight shimmer in this one but it's very subtle and just gives a nice glow to the skin. Like most bourjois products it smells really yummy too, just in case any one happens to be sniffing your face!

2. Next is the Collection shimmer shades, way to glow. This is a blush, bronzer, highlighter combo. I really enjoy using this product and love how multi-purpose it is. You can either pick out individual shades or swirl the brush through all of them and dust it over the face. I think it works really well for both.

  1. And the big winner today is.......the Revlon cream blush in Pinched!! This is such a lovely product. It goes on as a cream but sets as a powder while still giving the glow of a cream. I absolutely love this shade and think it looks very natural on the skin.

Ok, so that's that for my favourite blushes and bronzers. As always I hope this has given you some ideas if your looking to purchase some new ones any time soon. They're all really reasonably priced too so if you fancied treating yourself you could always try them all!! Wahey!!

Robyn xx

Top 5 high street (drug store) lipsticks

Hello!!

Today I thought I would start a little mini series. I'm going to run through all my top 5s, mostly in the beauty realms but I might throw in a couple of random ones too.  First up is high street/drugstore lipsticks. I'm a big lipstick fan and most of my favourites are from the high street so this was a fun one for me to do. Lets get started!

 

 

5. First is the Rimmel lasting finish by Kate Moss in the colour 01. I've mentioned this one before in a haul which you can read here. I really love this one, I tend to wear it more for nights out than through the day as it is quite full on but some one braver than me could wear it any time. The formula's nice and creamy and it seems to last pretty well too. It's also very blue-toned which is always good for making teeth look whiter! Like most Rimmel lipsticks, it does have quite a strong perfumey smell which I'm not really a fan of but I can't say I ever notice it when it's on. I'd definitely give this one a go if your after a real vampy red.  

 

 

4. Next in line is the 17 mirror shine in Beehive. I've been a big fan of this one for years and apart from the new packaging, which I'm not crazy about, it's never gone wrong. It's the creamiest formula I've ever come across which makes it feel more like a lip balm than a lip stick. It's very sheer which is the only way I seem to be able to wear nudes, this also means you can just about get away without using a mirror, very handy if your in a rush!

 

 

3. Next is the Revlon super lustrous matte lipstick in smoked peach. This is another that I've loved for years and have re-purchased time and time again. It's a nude/orange colour which looks really nice on the lips. I've found this one looks nicest if I've got a bit of a tan so people with darker skin tones would really suit it. I always make sure to exfoliate my lips before using this one because it can cling to the dry skin a little bit. I would definitely recommend having a look at this line from Revlon because they have a lot of really lovely shades.  

 

 

2. Next up is the Topshop lipstick in the colour Innocent. I've mentioned this in a post before which you can read here. This is a lovely dusty pink shade. I've been wearing this most days since I got this and absolutely love it. The formula's very similar to the Mac lipsticks but for a fraction of the price (so you can afford to try more of the collection!!)

 1. So my number 1 is a little bit sneaky as technically it's a lip butter rather than a lipstick. This is the Revlon lip butter in the colour Candy apple. After seeing endless raves of the Revlon lip butter's from state side beauty bloggers I couldn't have been more excited for them to finally come over to the UK. Needless to say, I purchased quite a few from the collection when they arrived and loved every single one of them but I have probably worn this one the most. You can easily wear this red day or night as it's sheer formula means you can have a light wash of colour or really build it up for a more dramatic look. I'm a big fan of both. This is another which you can do without a mirror ( I don't know why I think this is such a big selling point ha!) I would urge everyone to try this, I couldn't be a bigger fan!

OK, so that's my little line up of lipstick faves, I hope you enjoyed! My next few posts will be more top 5s which I hope you'll enjoy too. That's all for now.

Robyn xx